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The Thelmas
@thethelmas.bsky.social
Award winning theatre co run by Madelaine Moore & Guleraana Mir. Arts Council England supported. UK Theatre Award winner 'FLUMPS', Fringe First winner ‘Son Of A Bitch’, Charlie Hartill winner ‘Santi & Naz’, Brits Off Broadway selected ‘LADYKILLER’
The Thelmas are hiring an Executive Director to lead on governance, finance, income generation, and organisational development as we take our work to the next level.

💼 £31,250 (12-month freelance)
🗓 Deadline: 12 Dec 2025
📍 UK-based, flexible

👉 www.thethelmas.co.uk/jobs
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Ermahgerd! It’s Flumps tech week @mercurytheatre.bsky.social! 🥳🤩.

Who’s coming? Preview begin on Friday 6th!

🎟️ www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/flumps/
June 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We're going into our final weekend of Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social!

Last shows and availability ...

Tonight, 7:30pm: Selling Fast
Tomorrow, 3pm: Selling Fast
Tomorrow, 7:30pm: Selling Fast

Book before they're gone here: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
March 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
ICYMI, the fantastic 4* and 5* reviews are *still* flying in for Son of a Bitch!

We're into our final 5 shows @swkplay.bsky.social - safe to say audiences have been loving this run, so if you haven't been down yet, now's the time!

Tickets: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
March 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"Lately I've been thinking about choices. Have I made the wrong ones?"

As we head into our final week @swkplay.bsky.social, Marnie thinks about the lives not lived ...

Son of a Bitch must end this weekend - don't miss out: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
March 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We have not one, but TWO BSL interpreted shows for Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social this week.

Tues 11 Mar (tomorrow), 3pm matinee
Thur 13 Mar, 7:30pm evening show

Both shows are also relaxed performances.

Book here: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
March 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Happy International Women’s Day!

2 show day today including a BABES IN ARMS MATINEE! 🥳👶🍼

@swkplay.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM
In honour of International Women’s day, we have our second Babes In Arms performance of Son Of A Bitch tomorrow!

See you @swkplay.bsky.social , Sat 8th March, 3pm.

#sonofabitchplay #babesinarms #theatre #londontheatre #motherhood #parenthood #iwd2025
March 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
We had a great chat about Access and making work as neurodiverse creatives last night.

The panel was after our first BSL performance of #SonOfABitchPlay, brilliantly interpreted by Donna Ruane OF Theatre Sign BSL

Next #BSL interpreted performances are Tues 11th, 3pm & Thurs 13th, 7.30pm @swkplay
March 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Feeling maternal?

Thrilled with all of these incredible stars for Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social. We're halfway through shows, and the run must end next weekend, so don't miss out!

Last tickets available here: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
March 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘a must-see triumph’

Thank you
@pubtheatres1.bsky.social !

🎟️ www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-son-o...
March 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The first reviews are in for Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social! Just look at all those stars...

Only two more weeks to catch our Fringe First winning hit before we close - get your tickets here: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
March 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We had a glorious time with our Motherhood in the media panel on Saturday

Hosted by Rachel Parris, with Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, Jade Lewis, Victoria Rope & Anna Morris.

We have #BabesInArms performances on 4th (3pm) & 8th (3pm) with a post show social space for parents!

@swkplay.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
PHOTO DROP ✨

Here's your first look at our stunning photos for Son of a Bitch, ahead of our official opening tonight @swkplay!

We can't wait to see you - who's coming tonight?

📷 Steve Gregson
February 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"I asked my brother - do you think I'm a shit mother?"

Tonight is our first preview for Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social and we are SOLD OUT!

Still tickets for shows across the run - you can get yours here: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It's show week! Here's Anna Morris (and her balloon co-star) to tell you a bit about Son of a Bitch and what you can expect.

Our first preview @swkplay.bsky.social is SOLD OUT - if you want to the show, now's the time to get your tickets!

Tickets: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"Kittens become cats, puppies become dogs and children become ..."

Is it too late to take Great Auntie Niamh's advice? Find out in Son of a Bitch - opening next Wednesday @swkplay.bsky.social.

Tickets: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Marnie’s been called many things, but which one is she really? You decide!

Less than a week away from opening, and we’re so excited to share Son Of a Bitch with you!

Opens @swkplay.bsky.social, 26th Feb. 1st preview is sold out & 2nd is selling fast, so 👇🏻

southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
ONE WEEK til we take to the stage @swkplay.bsky.social with Son of a Bitch!

If you needed a reason (or several) to see our Fringe-First winning, five-star show, we've got you covered - here's a roundup of our Edinburgh highlights!

southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Our 2nd event for Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social is a Q&A on Access, Neurodiversity & The Makers, 5 March.

Anna Morris, Megan Lucas (both artists with single-sided deafness) & Madelaine Moore will discuss accessibility, neurodivergence & making work.

southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
First day in rehearsals for Son Of A Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social!

Writer/Performer Anna Morris, Director @chunchilla.bsky.social & Technical Stage Manager Leigh Arthur are very excited to be opening next week! 🥳😅

Tickets available southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

#SonOfABitchPlay
February 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Bacon sandwiches, anyone?

If child-friendly noisy toys have ever had you wishing you could send Peppa Pig to the abattoir, don't worry. Marnie knows how you feel.

Son of a Bitch plays @swkplay.bsky.social from 26 Feb.

Tickets: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Get ready for take-off...

Anna Morris's ★★★★★, Fringe First winning hit Son of a Bitch arrives @swkplay.bsky.social 2 weeks today.
What happened before someone pressed record and captured the worst 10 seconds of Marnie's life?

Tickets: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Our panel includes Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Olivier winning playwright, screenwriter & mum), Jade Lewis (Olivier winning director & mum), Victoria Rope (PIPA & Queer mum), and show creator Anna Morris.

Valid with all matinee tickets on 1 Mar - book: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We're proud to announce our first panel for Son of a Bitch
@swkplay.bsky.social: Representations of Motherhood in the Media on 1st March, post matinee, hosted by comedian and mum @rachelparris.bsky.social.

southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
February 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM